José Rizal

José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896),

Writings

José Rizal was known for two novels, Noli Me Tangere (1887) published in Berlin and El Filibusterismo (1891) published in Ghent, which are social commentaries of the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule. These books, inspired by Cervantes' Don Quixotes' ideals are responsible for the development of a unified Filipino consciousness and identity, which led to the Philippine Revolution of 1896.

Related Topics:
Noli Me Tangere - 1887 - El Filibusterismo - 1891 - Philippines - Philippine Revolution - 1896

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